Shift Technician - Mechanical

AVAR; Dammam; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AVAR is seeking a Shift Technician - Mechanical in Saudi Arabia to support uninterrupted data centre operations onsite. You will perform PPM on mechanical and HVAC systems, troubleshoot faults, and respond to emergencies while adhering to HSE protocols and SOPs.

English communication with team and vendors is required, and shifts include nights, weekends, and holidays. The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical maintenance within a data centre environment and collaboration with engineering staff to

Qualifications

• 2 years of hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance within a data centre environment.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Ability to work in rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) on data centre mechanical and HVAC systems.
• Detect, troubleshoot, and repair faults in mechanical systems and equipment to minimize downtime.
• Respond to emergency situations with rapid technical solutions to restore functionality.
• Follow SOPs and comply with Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) regulations and site safety protocols.
• Communicate in English with colleagues, supervisors and vendors as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for operational excellence in the data centre mechanical infrastructure.
• Document all activities and report issues using maintenance management systems.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

HVAC systems

English language

Shift work

Job description

Role Overview

Join our team as a Shift Technician - Mechanical where you will be an essential member supporting uninterrupted facility operations for our advanced data centre environment. As part of our team in Saudi Arabia, you'll work in a ONSITE environment, collaborating closely with engineering staff and management. Your experience in shift-based work and mechanical maintenance will contribute directly to maintaining high operational standards and responding effectively to any facility emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) on data centre mechanical and HVAC systems.
• Detect, troubleshoot, and repair faults in mechanical systems and equipment, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Respond calmly and efficiently to emergency situations, providing immediate technical solutions to restore functionality.
• Follow standard operating procedures and comply with all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) regulations and site-specific safety protocols.
• Work collaboratively and communicate in English with colleagues, supervisors, and external vendors as necessary.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for operational excellence within the data centre mechanical infrastructure.
• Document all activities and report issues using established maintenance management systems.

Requirements For The Role

• Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on experience working in mechanical maintenance within a data centre environment.
• Proficiency in the English language, both spoken and written.
• Ability and willingness to work in rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required by operational needs.
• Solid understanding of HVAC systems with proven ability to troubleshoot and perform repairs.